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Audi A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 2 of 5)

Make
Audi
Model
A4 Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (AHA)
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 2 of 5
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair

TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Removing 

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Remove engine cover.

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Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).
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Lock carrier in service position, refer to Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair/Lock Carrier/Moving Into Service Position  
See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service and Repair/Procedures

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Ribbed belt, removing and installing, refer to Drive Belts/Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belts/Serpentine Belt/Service and Repair  See:
Drive Belt/Service and Repair

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Unclip toothed belt guard on both sides and remove.

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Turn crankshaft at central bolt of toothed belt gear in direction of engine rotation to cyl. 3 TDC. Timing marks -A- and -B- must be aligned.

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Check position of camshafts. Large holes (arrow) of securing plates on camshaft sprockets must face toward inside and align.
If not, turn crankshaft one revolution further.

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Remove sealing plug from left-side of cylinder block.

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Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on crankshaft must be visible or be felt behind bore of removed sealing plug.

WARNING: DO NOT turn crankshaft while checking for TDC mark. Personal injury may result. 

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